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How to install, configure, and use the Software Updates features of System Center Configuration Manager 2007

Initially written by Steve Pruitt (steve at ByTampaBay.com), hopefully being updated by others



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Introduction and Notes

• Introduction
  
• TechNet Magazine article about Software Update Management
• SCCM 2007 Software Updates FAQS
  
• Comparison to SMS 2003
  
• Migrating from SMS 2003
  
• WSUS Structure and Installation
  
• Using servers without internet connections
  
• System Center Updates Publisher (formerly ITCU)
  

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Deployment Design

• Synching with Microsoft Update
  
• Scanning and rescanning
  
• Selecting Updates
  
• Deploying Updates
  • Creating Update Lists
    
  • Creating Deployments
    
• Deployment Templates
  

• Deployment Options
  • Collections
    
  • Client Notification
    
  • Restarts
    
  • When updates are applied
    
  • Maintenance Windows
    

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Reporting

• Standard Reports
  

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Normal Monthly Activities

• Preparation
  
• Setup and Testing - Patch Week
  
• Production Deployment
  
• Follow Up
  

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Updating Servers

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Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Software Updates
• Troubleshooting General Software Updates Issues
• Log Files for Software Updates
• Troubleshooting Software Update Point Configuration Issues
• Troubleshooting Software Updates Synchronization Failures
• Troubleshooting Software Update Deployment Issues
• Troubleshooting Software Updates Client Issues
• Troubleshooting Group Policy Configuration for Software Updates
• Troubleshooting Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates Issues (for SMS 2003 clients)
• Monitoring Software Updates

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Downloads

• Software Update Management with System Center Configuration Manager 2007 PPT